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Is Brooklyn the new Paris? Before you call me crazy, allow me to explain why my favorite New York borough is being compared more often these days to the City of Light (oh, and clearly I'm not the only one who is on to the trend!). *The popular farmers' markets *The bustling corner cafes. Five Leaves is one of my go-to spots. *The vibrant culture (one of my favorite all-time date nights is eating fried broccoli tacos at No. 7 and then spending the evening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music) And now, even French fashion labels are joining in on this trend! Sandro, the chic French fashion boutique chain that I regularly stalk online, is opening a store in Williamsburg in the fall! One of my most prized fashion items just happens to be a floral shirt that I bought last summer from a Sandro store in Corsica, so I'm kind of excited to hear I will be able to shop without cashing in more frequent-flier miles! Here are a few more looks from the new collection that I'm loving. "My personal style is to feel good in my clothes every day," said Evelyne Chetrite, the women's creative director read more

The black and white trend was huge, HUGE on the spring runways, popping up everywhere from Jason Wu to Alexander Wang, and beyond! And, man, word spread fast: Because it’s showing up on red carpets like crazy, too! I’m hard-core obsessed with this color trend for four big reasons: A) it’s pretty B) it’s flattering C) it’s timeless and D) I swear to God—everyone, everyone—looks instantly more glamorous and pulled-together in black and white. But, what do you guys think? Check out some of these awesome outfits and then tell us: Do you think the look is chicer in black and white or in spring’s cutest colors? Look #1: The Peplum Dress Do you think the Giambattista Valli peplum dress is chicer in Look #2: The Color-Block Outfit Do you think the color-block outfit is chicer in Look #3: The Polka Dot Dress Do you think the polka dot dress is chicer in Look #4: The Striped Dress Do you think the striped dress is chicer in... Update: This poll has now been closed but that doesn't mean you can't still sound off. Vote on which looks—the B&W or colored ones—are chicer in the comments—and tell me why you picked read more

Keds and Madewell are back together for another collab that will have you dreaming for the day when we can wear spring-like shoes again! There are five styles, including florals, geometric diamond prints, an eyelet design and polka dots, and a few of them go on sale today. Prices range from $62 - $75. Which style do you like best? Will you give one of these adorable prints a try? read more

Every so often, capes come back into fashion and when they do, it seems we all quickly fall into one of two categories: those who love a fashionable cape and those who can't wait to see this trend go away. By the way, did you catch Nikki's post on cute capes you can buy now? Capes are having a moment again and it seems Saint Laurent's creative director Hedi Slimane is partly responsible, thanks to his spring show. Let's start with his dramatic take on the cape: Meanwhile, Chloe designer Clare Waight Keller created this colorful cape the color of birthday cake frosting. Victoria Beckham has always had a flare for the dramatic. What do you think of her basic black cape? Source: ohlala-misscherie.tumblr.com via Wantering on Pinterest I saved my favorite cape for last. This grey version (with matching hat) is kind of the perfect look for winter (it probably helps that she was shot in Paris, which is perhaps the capital of capes!) Source: karina-elbeso.blogspot.com via Olivia on Pinterest I think when it's done right, a cape can be kind of cool. I just bought my first one from A.P.C and I'm waiting for the perfect moment to read more

Whether you're a leather fan or a pleather die-hard, you've got to admit that the look has come a loooooong way. What was once reserved for scary-looking dudes with handlebar mustaches on choppers or dominatrix ladies bearing a whip and platforms is now looking much classier these days. For fall leather is looking especially chic and I for one, am psyched! read more